Full-day Jeep tour to Kazbegi and Truso Gorge from Tbilisi

You drive the Jeep yourself through mountain terrain, not just ride in one.

A full-day Jeep tour from Tbilisi takes you to the Kazbegi mountain region in a private 4x4 SUV, with time behind the wheel on unpaved roads. The itinerary covers Truso Gorge (a valley with geysers, lakes and rivers you cross by car) Gergeti Trinity Church perched on a mountainside, and views of Mount Kazbegi itself. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide in English or Russian, and bottled water are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep tour to Kazbegi and Truso Gorge

• Pick up from hotel in Tbilisi
• Drive 4x4 Jeep to Kazbegi region
• Visit medieval fortress
• Visit Gergeti Trinity Church
• Explore Truso Gorge and cross rivers
• Return to Tbilisi and drop off at hotel

The experience

How far into the mountains do you want to go on a single day from Tbilisi? This tour answers that by putting you in a private 4x4 for the full day, with a driver-guide who handles the route while you experience the terrain from the passenger seat and get behind the wheel on the beaten roads yourself. The vehicle crosses rivers twice as it winds through Truso Gorge, a valley carved with geysers, lakes and flowing water. The kind of landscape that does not exist on paved highways closer to the city.

Gergeti Trinity Church sits on a mountainside near the village of Gergeti, built in the 14th century with views across to Mount Kazbegi. The tour also takes in Village Sno and circles Mount Kazbegi itself from the vantage of Truso Gorge. A guide in English or Russian travels with you. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi bookend the day, and bottled water is provided. The roads are unpaved and the terrain demands a moderate level of physical fitness. This is not a smooth drive or a short one.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi.
• private 4x4 SUV transport.
• driver-guide in English or Russian.
• bottled water.
• training on driving the Jeep through mountain terrain.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Explorer Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private group experience and are comfortable driving unpaved mountain roads yourself: the hands-on element and the river crossings in Truso Gorge set it apart from standard sightseeing runs to the same region.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Truso Gorge actually like when you get there?

Truso Gorge is a valley full of geysers, lakes and rivers. The Jeep crosses the river twice during the tour, so you experience the landscape from inside the vehicle as it navigates the water and the terrain around it.

Do I get to drive the Jeep myself, or does the guide drive the whole time?

You get to drive the 4x4 Jeep through the beaten roads in the Kazbegi region yourself, though the guide handles the main route and is with you throughout the day.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup happens in the morning from your Tbilisi accommodation, and the tour is a full day, ending with drop-off back at your hotel in the evening.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch and other food and drinks are not included. You'll need to arrange or purchase meals during the day. Bottled water is provided.

What is the minimum age to book this tour?

The minimum age is 18 years old. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers, and you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the unpaved roads and mountain terrain.